Story by ADRA International Staff

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is on the ground in Venezuela assessing humanitarian needs after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the country on June 24 at 6:05 p.m. local time. The earthquake, centered near Morón in Carabobo state, affected some of the country’s most populated areas, including Carabobo and Yaracuy, with millions of people experiencing strong to severe shaking.

As emergency response efforts continue, ADRA Venezuela is working alongside local authorities, OCHA, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church network to assess the situation and identify the communities with the greatest needs. Initial assessments indicate urgent needs for food, safe water, hygiene supplies, emergency shelter, and medical assistance.

Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción de Domitila Rosette

La Oficina de Educación de la Columbia Union Conference anunció recientemente a los Educadores del Año 2025-26.

Ruth Nino, directora asociada de la Oficina de Educación de la Columbia Union y organiza-dora del programa, afirma: “La labor del maestro es el cum-plimiento de la Gran Comisión a través de la enseñanza. Es ministerio en acción”.

Administradora del Año:

Miya Kim, Directora, Atholton Adventist Academy

Educadora de Primaria del Año:

Historia de Ricardo Bacchus / Traducción para Domitila Rosette

Story by Debra C. Anderson

The Community Praise church (CPC) in Alexandria, Va., hosted a special program recognizing Black History Month and reflecting on the enduring call to justice, unity and faithful leadership. The congregation welcomed Ndaba Mandela, the grandson of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, for a conversation that challenged attendees to move beyond remembrance toward meaningful action.

Editorial by Marcellus T. Robinson, president of the Columbia Union Conference

Growing up in a large family, my parents always taught us that, although we were poor economically, we were rich in love. Therefore, God always provided enough for us to feed someone else. So, without fail, we always set out an extra plate at the table, expecting that somebody would knock on our door in need of a meal.